Control Valve Technician / Machinist in North East

The senior valve technician’s primary responsibility is to provide comprehensive, effective and efficient execution of the valve repair and part replacement process. Ensure works are delivered on time and to customers' specifications. Under the supervision of the Supervisor / Operations Manager, perform a variety of skilled tasks in the construction, installation, servicing, repair, maintenance and testing of valves and perform related duties as assigned to meet client’s requirements. You will also be involved in assisting customers with troubleshooting and doing root cause analysis on valves. In this position, you must be willing to travel in both the UK and internationally at short notice.

Job Qualifications and Competencies

• Minimum GCSE Grade A – C in core subjects
• Apprenticeship in relevant discipline plus 2 years post qualification experience preferred or HNC/NVQ in a relevant discipline
• Experience with repairing various valves, specifically Control / Relief / Isolation Valves and actuation, whether pneumatic or hydraulic.
• Familiar with most valve instrumentation including Pneumatic/Electronic (DVC) and associated ancillaries.
• Familiar with tools and equipment required to perform daily valve repair duties
• Full driving license, as on-site maintenance will be required

Skills and Abilities

• Technical/specification writing and interpretation skills
• Experience in a service-oriented work environment
• Ability to problem solve service-related issues
• Ability to use IT and information systems including Microsoft Word/Excel/Databases
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment that is fast-paced and demanding
• Must be self-directed, have excellent initiative and organizational skills
• Exhibits a strong ability to handle multiple demands with a sense of urgency, drive and energy.
• Works well meeting multiple deadlines with the ability to deliver on time
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Working understanding of ISO, ASME and API compliance regulations, codes, standards as well as other international codes/standards
• Understanding of material applications for a variety of industrial/service applications
• Understanding of manufacturing processes/workflow
• Ability to manage multiple projects/tasks and requests for information and prioritise to ensure timely and accurate completion of all tasks
• Excellent math and algebra skills
• Ability to accurately read, review and interpret manufacturing and electrical designs, drawings and schematics

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Work in a team environment, overhaul/fault finding on valves and record appropriate findings on valve data sheet with a full report detailing ‘as found’ condition.
• Work in conjunction at all times with MCE work instructions.
• Keep Workshop Supervisor / Operations Manager informed at all stages of the process.
• Test valves and record the test information correctly according to work instructions.
• Ensure all equipment used remains in good working order.
• Report any damages to Workshop Supervisor / Operations Manager.
• Ensure ability to work under own initiative, being able to fault find and carry out corrective actions.
• Advise and recommend corrective actions.
• Promote MCE services/abilities at every opportunity by identifying client needs and report to Supervisor / Operations Manager.
• Coordinate, schedule and perform field service repairs
• Seek out sale/prospect opportunities while at customer facilities
• Develop monthly sales forecasts in your territory
• Maintain timesheet, expenses report, receipts, files, records and statistics for all repairs and service
• Submit timesheets, customer service survey information and expense report as necessary upon completion of in-field service visit
• Work closely with regions sales to support new sales in the territory.
• Continual expansion of service, QA, compliance knowledge pertaining to service, engineering, design and QA standards
• May perform any other work-related functions as deemed necessary and appropriate by immediate supervisor

VTI Valves

• Confirm that the materials to be used match the Sales Order documentation including parts identification and quantity of parts.
• Assemble valves in accordance with established ValvTechnologies production and quality control guidelines and procedures.
• Test valves in accordance with established ValvTechnologies production and quality control guidelines and procedures.
• Adhere to strict technical specification and application/customer requirement compliance during production.
• Complete data entry on the Valve Management Database and obtain verification from the competent person at all quality hold points.
• Maintain a clean and organized working environment and safety check equipment

Instrumentation

• Be fully conversant with most valve Instrumentation to enable function tests and overhaul on valves to be carried out.

Site Work

• Arrive on site on time with the correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), tools and equipment and work instructions, method statements and risk assessments.
• Perform duties as per work instructions complying with health and safety policies.
• Assist others to ensure work is accurate and on time.
• Complete site time sheet and ensure it is signed by client before leaving site.
• Ensure all equipment is used correctly and brought back to the workshop in good working order.
• Ensure any damages are reported immediately to the Workshop Supervisor / Operations Manager.

Documentation

• Must have ability to fill in all data sheets associated with any work carried out on any type of valve, with strict adherence to work instructions, method statements and risk assessments, including valves that are site-based, to ensure current, complete and correct records are kept.
• Complete engineer’s reports.
• Understand contract variations and complete during outages or when extra work is not covered by original scope of work.
• Ensure timesheets are completed daily electronically on the Valve Management Database (VMD)